Chapter 178 Antolian Steam Engine Version 20

Chapter 178 Antolian Steam Engine Version 2.0

actually……

Not to mention that Leon didn’t know, even Wilbert I himself was a little confused at this time.

There is no way, as a young monarch, he has only been on the throne for less than a year.

And within this year, the war for the throne of the Kingdom of Andal first broke out. After he finally put down the rebellion with the loyalty of his loyal ministers and good generals, now the Principality of Norton to the west of the Kingdom of Andal , and caused trouble again.

It would be okay if it was just a noble rebellion. Anyway, driven by interests, the relationship between the Principality of Norton and the Kingdom of Andal would not change because of the replacement of Grand Duke Norton.

But now...

The Kingdom of Walras moves south in a big way!

If those pagans are allowed to eat up the Principality of Norton, then the northern defense line that the Kingdom of Andal has worked so hard to build will definitely disappear.

The undefended western part of the kingdom will also face the threat of the Kingdom of Walras.

And this is a threat that no king can accept!

Therefore, even if Norton Princess Cassia Brando did not come, Wilbert I would not remain indifferent.

But the problem is...

Today's Andal Kingdom can be said to be willing to support, but it is somewhat helpless.

The reason is simple: I can’t afford to fight anymore.

The most serious consequence of the kingdom's civil war was not the shortage of troops, but the lack of food.

Previous civil wars disrupted farming.

The ministers of the Imperial Council managed to survive the winter food crisis through various maneuvers.

If there is to be a direct war with the Kingdom of Walras, then the food supply of the Andal Kingdom will inevitably fall into a state of shortage again.

"What should we do? Tell us everything?"

Malakand Palace, Essex.

At the urgent royal meeting, King Wilbert I of the Andal Kingdom said slightly dullly.

"I believe that it is not easy to start a full-scale war with the Kingdom of Walras at the moment! However, the Walrasian cavalry heading south cannot be ignored, so... we can try to provide financial and other assistance to the Principality of Norton."

The new finance minister, Count Brabant, looked around and saw that all the nobles present were silent, so he took the initiative to speak.

"Aid aid!"

Wilbert I’s tone was slightly helpless:

"We have held several imperial meetings before, and each time we reached the conclusion that we need assistance, but the question is who should we give the assistance to?!"

"Theoretically speaking, the person who deserves the most aid is naturally Archduke Norton."

"But how many troops does my cousin have at this time? The only thing he can do is to trap Bolton City. Even if aid is given to him, whether it can be sent in is still a question."

"What's more... the cause of this matter is the rebellion of the nobles. The nobles of the Duke of Norton will definitely not let us send assistance!"

"If Archduke Norton is forced to abdicate after this battle, wouldn't this aid be in vain?"

Seeing this, Count Brabant simply closed his mouth like the nobles next to him, silently raised his buttocks, and leaned on the back of the chair behind him.

Sure enough, it is more comfortable to fish.

"His Majesty……"

After all, it was the mature and prudent Military Minister Yubel Harin who said: "Instead of thinking about these things, it is better to ask for help from the countries in the Southern Continent first."

"The group of heretics in the Kingdom of Walras are the public enemies of all countries. By doing this, we can show Princess Kesia that we will not sit idly by. As for the second point, it is not safe to fight against the Kingdom of Walras after all. If even the countries in the Southern Continent sit back and ignore the affairs of the Dal Kingdom and the family, then even if the war in Norton is unfavorable, your reputation will not be reduced."

"In addition, I also hope that you will send a special envoy to communicate with the Kingdom of Walras and act as an intermediary country to mediate."

"The bottom line of the Kingdom of Andal is that the Walras people cannot cross the Chiron River! If those northern pagans stop here, even though the northern border of the Principality of Norton will be lost, it will not threaten the security of the western part of the kingdom."

"After all... the Kingdom of Andal, which has just experienced war, cannot afford the consequences of a full-scale war!"

"So even if we start a war, we can never start it directly in the name of the kingdom!"

Hearing this, Wilbert I couldn't help but sigh:

"Let's do it like this..."

"Not only should we send requests for help to the southern countries, but we should also send it to the Pope!"

"The Kingdom of Walras is a pagan! If the church doesn't do anything, it really shouldn't!"

…

Of course, Leon, who was far away in Antolia, didn't know much about the confrontation at the Royal Council.

Even though the personal relationship between Leon and the Earl of Brabant was pretty good, and letters would be exchanged from time to time, it was impossible to know everything that happened in Essex.

With the end of the banquet, Elm, who had just been canonized as a knight, was appointed by Leon as the military advisor of Antolia. As Todd's deputy, he participated in the training and deployment of Antolia's military forces.

As for the two remnant believers he captured...

Although Leon has a lot of interest in the remnant of the country, it is obviously not the time for him to personally interrogate.

Today these two believers are just prisoners under the Jimena family.

Only after letting him feel the fear from the bottom of his heart, losing his dignity, and having the thought that the information he knows is of no value to the Antorians...

Only Leon can obtain the most useful information in the shortest possible time.

so……

Torture first! Lock him up in the dungeon for ten days and a half!

And compared to those relics of the restoration of the country whose brains are somewhat missing the strings, Antolia's steam engine is the thing that can most arouse Leon's interest.

Just this morning, Hillman, who is leading the nightmare fuel research, has sent news about the second-generation Antolian steam engine to Leon.

If it weren't for the purpose of holding a grand reception banquet for the Antoria veterans who had gone through many hardships, Leon would have been unable to restrain the impulse deep in his heart.

not to mention……

The results this time were not limited to steam engines.

According to Hillman, the repeating crossbow that Leon mentioned earlier has also made breakthrough progress. It can be said that it is a double shot, a two-pronged approach!

But this time, when Hillman excitedly helped the lord who had come from afar to dismount, the normally taciturn dwarf craftsman showed a trace of obvious excitement on his face.

"Your Majesty the Marquis!"

"This time, please rest assured!"

"After using nightmare fuel as fuel for steam engines, Antolia's second-generation steam engine will never be as useless as before!"